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P775 RYE

1996 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,420 mi
Last recorded125,420 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A4131,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 RYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,420 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 125,420 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint u/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 123,882 miles

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

front bumper loose

Fail 29 Oct 2015 123,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

front bumper loose

Fail 15 Oct 2014 122,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre touching wheel arch slightly

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 122,626 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre touching wheel arch slightly

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge not exposing ply or cords

centre exhaust clamp loose

fuel lines poorly fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2013 120,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge not exposing ply or cords

centre exhaust clamp loose

fuel lines poorly fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2012 119,189 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 114,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 112,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,876 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 108,383 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,227 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 106,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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P775 RYE is a 1996 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P775 RYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P775 RYE is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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